Leading Light outshines Queen’s Estimate in Ascot Gold Cup thriller June 19, 2014 ODDS-ON favourite Leading Light denied the Queen a second Ascot Gold Cup winner in as many years yesterday, but was made to scrap all the way by the monarch’s Estimate. It was a record sixth Gold Cup win for trainer Aidan O’Brien and a first for his jockey son Joseph, 21, and came by only [...]
Henman surprise at Murray Mauresmo move June 19, 2014 FORMER British No1 Tim Henman admits he was stunned by Wimbledon champion Andy Murray’s choice of Amelie Mauresmo as coach, but believes they will form a winning team if she can tap into his aggressive side. Murray is working with former women’s world No1 Mauresmo on his SW19 title defence having caused a stir earlier [...]
Cook at boiling point following Warne criticism June 19, 2014 UNDER-FIRE England cricket captain Alastair Cook has accused former Australia spinner Shane Warne of harbouring a personal agenda against him. Cook gave vent to his frustration yesterday, on the eve of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Headingley today, when asked about growing criticism of his performance, notably from the outspoken Warne. “Something needs [...]
England chase elusive victory June 19, 2014 ENGLAND head coach Stuart Lancaster believes victory in tomorrow’s final Test will make their time in New Zealand a success, despite having already lost the three-game series. Lancaster has made seven changes to the team narrowly beaten in the second Test as they continue to search for a first win in New Zealand since 2003. [...]
McIlroy struggles at Irish Open June 19, 2014 GOLF: World No6 Rory McIlroy shot a disappointing three-over par on the opening day of the Irish Open, trailing leader Mikko Ilonen of Finland by 10 shots. Defending champion Paul Casey carded a two-under-par round of 69.
Watson reaches semi-finals June 19, 2014 TENNIS: British No1 Heather Watson has been given a walkover into the Aegon International semi-finals, after second seed Petra Kvitova was forced to withdraw from their last-eight clash with a hamstring injury.
My Titania ready to give Oxx another Coronation June 19, 2014 BILL ESDAILE PREVIEWS TODAY’S ROYAL ASCOT ACTION AND THE BEST OF TOMORROW’S RACES IT WAS the fillies off the track who were the stars of the show yesterday on Ladies Day. Now it is the turn of the equine fairer sex to take centre stage in this afternoon’s Coronation Stakes (4.25pm). You will rarely see as [...]
Forgotten Voice to break Stoute’s stranglehold on Hardwicke Stakes June 19, 2014 SIR MICHAEL Stoute saddles both Telescope and Hillstar in a bid to extend his own record of seven wins in the Hardwicke Stakes (3.45pm) tomorrow. Ryan Moore, who has partnered two of the last four winners, has opted to ride one-time Investec Derby favourite Telescope in the 12 furlong contest and the son of Galileo [...]
Slade Power to land Lynam Ascot hat-trick June 19, 2014 BILL ESDAILE PREVIEWS TOMORROW’S DIAMOND JUBILEE AND WOKINGHAM STAKES EDDIE LYNAM has already had a week to remember with his superstar sprinter Sole Power winning back-to-back King’s Stands on Tuesday and Anthem Alexander following up in Wednesday’s Queen Mary. He will be hoping things get even better tomorrow as he must have a fantastic chance [...]
France and Bosnia look World Cup bankers over the weekend June 19, 2014 BEN CLEMINSON PREVIEWS FRANCE V BOSNIA IF YOU like lumping on short-priced favourites then there’s plenty to get stuck into over the weekend. Italy at 4/7, Ecuador at 8/11, Argentina at 1/7 and Germany at 1/4 aren’t really my idea of great value punting, though, and I’m happy to just watch those jollies in their [...]